Monday, November 24, 2008

Today is a dreary wet day, and I've a bit of a cold. But look! Andromache Tonks has spoiled me!

The box is opened to reveal a lovely note and some very nice stitch markers and

And here's the haul

What an amazing spoiler! Peaches and cream in a sunny fun color, and the Opal sock in Dumbledore (squee!) that I'd been wanting. A handsewn bag (love the colors!) and a GORGEOUS crocheted bag. Tasty snacks include yogurt covered gummi bears and peppermint bark (love it), some personalized bookplates, and a long Addi lace for making two at a time socks/magic loop. And patterns, including Elphine which I'd been wanting to do, and toe up cast on and knitting two at a time sock info. And the Magic Mirror socks! I'd not seen that patt before but it looks like fun. And those beads - I'm looking forward to what those will become.

Thanks so much Andi!! You're the best. I've sent your Owl back to Portland.

Friday, November 14, 2008

The last Quidditch assignment of this term. Looking forward to the Snitch hunt on Sunday :)1. Who was Tom Riddle Sr.'s girlfriend before Merope gave him the love potion?b. Cecilia (a muggle)

2. What does Luna say floated into Harry's ear when he was in the train car that supposedly caused him to lose focus?c. A creature called a Wrackspurt

3. How much do the primary Apparition lessons cost?d. 12 galleons

4. What is Professor Merrythought's first name?b. Galatea

5. What Hogwarts club was Eileen Prince captain of?b. Gobstones Club

6. Who is head of the Goblin Liaison office?b. Dirk Cresswell

7. Mrs. Weasley offers Fleur a goblin-made tiara for the wedding with Bill. What family member is currently in possession of the tiara?a. Aunt Muriel

8. How many points does Snape take from Gryffindor for Harry's late arrival and muggle attire?b. 70

9. When Profressory Slughorn first meets Hermione, he asks her whether she is related to Hector Dagworth-Granger. What society did Dagworth-Granger found?d. The Most Extraordinary Society of Potioneers

10. Which of these describes Golpalott's Third Law?d. The antidote for a blended poison will be equal to more than the sum of the antidotes for each of the separate components.